Replaced the Decompression Cable

Eagle Creek

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B7200 HST, loader and tiller
Just one of the few things that I've repaired or replaced since buying the B7200. This little accesory is truly amazing! I first tried pulling it out upon reading about it in the manual and I really wanted to use it because the battery was getting low. I had to jump is a few times and trickle charge it twice. (Then I found the alt. belt loose:eek: )
The cable was frozen in the sheath so I did the ol' PB Blaster thing. Soaked it over night & the next morning it was free. The only thing was the cable was frayed & hung up then broke. I checked on line for a new cable with knob and that was $27..... too much. Went to my FLAPS and got a complete replacement for $7 :D What a savings! Hooked that puppy up & tried it. That little 3 cylinder turned over like a 3500 RPM electric motor... it was zoomin! Pushed in the knob & the tractor fired up so fast.
Great little gadget.
I'm impressed KUBOTA :D:):D:)

.....b
 

traildust

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B7610HST 4WD, LA352 FEL, Gearmore 2 Spool Top & Tilt Box Scraper
Jan 27, 2010
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Phelan, California
Great little story! Even better you were able to repair with equal results and about 1/4 the cost :D
 

SockPuppet

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B8200
Nov 23, 2009
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Washington State
The Decompression Cable can also be used as an emergency stop for a runaway engine. Note that I say emergency as it's not great for the engine but might keep it from disintegrating.
 

dusty-t

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Feb 17, 2009
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Mountforest Ontario
I had a compressor years ago with a ford 5000 major engine in it and it had a decompressor on it. It wasn't that great. I am glad to hear that yours works so well. Thanks for that info Sockpuppet that could be a good thing to know.:cool::cool: Dusty
 

DsBota

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B8200, G1800
Apr 13, 2010
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Milton, Ontario, Canada
I broke mine also and haven't replaced it yet because I rarely use it. I'll see if I can replace it cheaply like you. Thanks for the tip.

Dion
 

Eagle Creek

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Equipment
B7200 HST, loader and tiller
I re-used the KUBOTA black sheath that has a threaded end for attaching to the fixed linkage on the engine. Took the old knob & shaft out of it and threaded in the new shaft with the new knob & wire. It was just a choke cable at the auto parts store. They came in 5' & 7'.
Now I just need a rear red lens.

....b